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Post by Guest Sat Aug 11, 2012 9:23 pm

I wasn't that looking forward to these games but I have been totally captivated by it all the moment I turned in on the first Saturday morning. Of all the games I have seen this has been - by a country mile - the best and most entertaining. As a Brit it has been compelling viewing from day one and boy haven't we done well and exceeded all expectations! You called it Duty!

My favourite moment has to be Mo Farahs triumph in the 10,000 metres last Saturday night. I can't remember a single sporting moment that has given me such goosebumps. Amazing stuff and couldn't happen to a nicer and more appreciative guy. Well done Sir Mo!!

The rating? 10/10. Absolutely perfect. London has done us proud.

Cheers guys. thumbsup

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Post by Crimey Sat Aug 11, 2012 9:26 pm

I was in the exact same position as you, not really looking forward to them, begrudging the sheer amount of coverage it was getting before it had even begun.

Since the very first day I have watched nothing else, while the Olympics have been on I haven't put anything else on.

I think a combination of it being in Britain and Team GB's success have made it that much more enjoyable. But it also had great moments outside of the Team GB ones, such as Usain Bolt's sprints, Michael Phelps becoming the greatest Olympian ever, Chad Le Clos and his dad!, David Rudisha etc.

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Post by Galted Sat Aug 11, 2012 9:38 pm

Rudisha & Botswana's first medal ever, the French team in the 4x100 relay in the pool, Wiggins & Armitstead, Ki Bo Bae, the British public & le Clos's dad.


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Post by Crimey Sat Aug 11, 2012 9:45 pm

My highlight of the British events other than Mo Farah's, were the track cycling, Hoy winning the keirin when it looked certain that he'd lost it was great, or any of the world record rides.

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Post by Lumbering_Jack Sat Aug 11, 2012 10:02 pm

Rudisha for me. Truly exceptional race.

I also disagree that Phelps is the greatest olympian, but that is another argument.

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Post by Guest Sat Aug 11, 2012 10:08 pm

The interview with le Clos' dad was pure gold. Really touching.

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Post by ChequeredJersey Sat Aug 11, 2012 10:13 pm

I'm very biased but 10/10.

Top 3 moments, can't seperate them- Super Saturday, the atmosphere in the pub I was in for Jess and Rutherford was amazing then Mo...

Rudisha's 800m- incredible run

Wiggins' TT win, because I was on the road at Kingston and got to cheer him and wait for the result nervously on radio
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Post by Mad for Chelsea Sat Aug 11, 2012 10:46 pm

I was lucky enough to get tickets to a few events (hockey, fencing, volleyball, athletics and track cycling - all but the fencing heats and prelims - also watched some action on the giant screens) and it was quite tremendous, the atmosphere absolutely electric (and not just when the Brits were going either) the organisation top notch (no queueing whatsoever to get into venues and very small queues once in), the voluteers incredible (so friendly and smiling). Tops Sydney (which I also managed to get to) IMO which is no mean feat clap

As for the greatest moment of the Games, has to be Rudisha for me: to run a WR in the Olympic final in middle distance is unbelievable. For British success I'd be tempted to go with Jess Ennis as to deliver under all that pressure is pretty special but in truth they've been so many special moments I'm loathe to pick one.

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Post by Shelsey93 Sat Aug 11, 2012 11:05 pm

An overall impression of the Games? Brilliant. I don't want to say 'the best ever' or 'better than Sydney' because I'm a/ not the man to judge and b/ biased. But everything was perfect, from the enthusiasm of the whole city, to the atmosphere inside the almost universally full venues, to the British success and to flawless organisation.

My British moment of the Games was the 1-2 in the C2 Canoe Slalom. Not the most high profile sport but to see Britain guaranteed a gold, with another British pair on their way down and getting the 1-2 was quite incredible. It really started off the gold rush, and came on that frantic afternoon when Gibbons was in Judo action, the cycling was getting off to a flying start and then Adlington was racing in the evening.

2nd on my list was the last day of the Cycling. I was lucky enough to be in the Park watching on the big screen as Sir Chris Hoy and Laura Trott delivered gold and Victoria Pendleton's career ended with a dramatic silver. Seeing every position possible on the muddy hill taken , on a cold and slightly damp day, and thousands of people spontaneously singing the national anthem was incredible.

3rd goes to the Athletics triple gold last Saturday. Only 3rd because Ennis and Farah were big favourites, and being in the Park gives Cycling the edge. But what a day that was.

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Post by Thomond Sun Aug 12, 2012 12:50 pm

From an Irish point of view Katie's gold is a no brainer, been training for it for 10 years and one of the reasons women's boxing is even in the Games. Our greatest ever sportsperson.


In general, Farah's 10k was super as was last night, hard to pick out individual ones it has been enthralling from day 1. Great stuff and a credit to GB. Fans have been great and the homer performance was superb. Take a bow lads, unreal stuff.

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Post by alfie Sun Aug 12, 2012 3:14 pm

Too many great moments to list .

Perhaps because it is fresh in my mind I am leaning to Mo's win last night in the 5000.

Special mention to that beautiful horse dancing to Holst and Elgar ...weird but compelling Smile

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Post by alfie Sun Aug 12, 2012 3:17 pm

Oh and Rudisha and that incredible 800 ...

...but I said I wouldn't start a list Very Happy

Loved the whole two weeks ...

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Post by Dave. Sun Aug 12, 2012 6:32 pm

Sir Chris winning the keirin and closing his Olympic career in the most fitting way possible. Also, SUPER SATURDAY! Best night ever.

10/10. Best. Games. Ever.


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Post by Peter Seabiscuit Wheeler Sun Aug 12, 2012 6:37 pm

Have to say I was a massive Olympics sceptic but this has been really well run and successful. relatively free of controversy, some great performances in all sorts of events and lots of big passionate crowds. Ignoring the haul of medals for GB its been a very good event, even the trains have managed to run on time for once!
Apparently it cost less than had been budgeted in 2007 too which given our recent history in delivering major projects is quite incredible.

Hats off to everyone involved, every goal has been achieved including winning over public opinion.

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Post by Duty281 Sun Aug 12, 2012 6:49 pm

10/10. I can't pick a favourite moment as there's too many of them!

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Post by GSC Sun Aug 12, 2012 6:50 pm

Had to be Mo
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Post by Leff Mon Aug 13, 2012 1:33 am

Back in the US this afternoon. NBC's delayed coverage of the closing ceremony just began.

We watched the olympics last Sat-Wed. Spent a few days in Holland before returning home. Thoroughly enjoyed our time. Wonderful, enthusiastic, knowledgeable and well behaved spectators. Thought London did a great job running the olympics.

There were many great moments when we watched. One I remember well was Mo Farah winning 10K run.

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Post by TM Moot Mon Aug 13, 2012 9:27 am

Opening Ceremony 10/10
Overall Games/Events 10/10
My trip to Stadium 10/10
Team GB 10/10
BBC coverage 8/10
Closing Ceremony 7/10
Legacy ??/10 (only time will tell)

All in all very impressed (and massively relieved tbh). Best moment has watching Ennis smash the 100m hurdles live. So many others moments to choose from.

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Post by super_realist Mon Aug 13, 2012 9:39 am

Murray anihilating Federer was certainly one of the performances of the games.

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Post by teassoc Mon Aug 13, 2012 9:41 am

Disregarding my GB bias for a second, the French in the pool were something special. They achieved what I'd hoped the GB team would do. Rudisha who led from gun to tape was also huge.

From a GB perspective, our huge successes in Equestrian events was almost completely unexpected so hats off to them. Finest individual moments were Ennis and Mo winning their Golds.

Overall, a big thanks to the Game Makers as volunteers, who did such wonderful jobs in and out of the various venues. Special thanks to Danny Boyle who did a fantastic job with both ceremonies.

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Post by azania Mon Aug 13, 2012 10:05 am

For me the standout moment was David Rudisha. My jaw dropped when I say the time.

The volunteers were superb also. Massive credit to them.

And last but not least.....Boris Johnson. Legend even for a Tory.

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Post by TM Moot Mon Aug 13, 2012 11:13 am

teassoc wrote:Special thanks to Danny Boyle who did a fantastic job with both ceremonies.

Not sure if Sir Danny Boyle was involved in the Closing Ceremony. Would of thought he had enough on his plate with the first.

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Post by teassoc Mon Aug 13, 2012 12:22 pm

TM Moot wrote:
teassoc wrote:Special thanks to Danny Boyle who did a fantastic job with both ceremonies.

Not sure if Sir Danny Boyle was involved in the Closing Ceremony. Would of thought he had enough on his plate with the first.

Quite right, just read it was Kim Gavin. Doh

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Post by Skydriver Mon Aug 13, 2012 12:41 pm

For me (as Usain Bolt often starts his sentences), there are too many moments to choose from.

In terms of performance, although I didn't see all their races, the GB women team pursuiters continuing their astonishing run of breaking the WR 6 consecutive times probably impresses me the most (and has perversely led to some fallout with surplus 4th team member Wendy Houvenaghel). Add to that Laura Trott going on to win the omnium in the days thereafter. It's been a great Olympics for the ladies generally.

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Post by Pete C (Kiwireddevil) Wed Aug 15, 2012 2:37 pm

A few highlights for me
- actually living in a host city, and just getting to go to an event (the opening night of beach volleyball) was pretty special
- watching Bond & Murray confirm their overwhelming favouritism in the mens' rowing pair by taking 10seconds off the Olympic record in their heat, then smashing the WR in the final
- 6 golds for NZ, their 2nd best result ever after the 8 golds in LA 1984. Like in 84 the bulk of the medals were for sitting down - rowing/kayaking/sailing/equestrian/cycling, but c'est la vie. And 3rd place on the per-capita medals table is nice.
- I was in France for 5 days through the middle. Their coverage certainly makes you appreciate the BBC more.


A friend of mine works as a freelance sports journalist/photographer/copy editor. Her 10 highlights make some good reading http://sportchix.co.uk/2012/08/15/my-top-10-very-personal-olympic-moments/
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Post by TopHat24/7 Wed Aug 15, 2012 2:46 pm

ChequeredJersey wrote:I'm very biased but 10/10.

Top 3 moments, can't seperate them- Super Saturday, the atmosphere in the pub I was in for Jess and Rutherford was amazing then Mo...

Rudisha's 800m- incredible run

Wiggins' TT win, because I was on the road at Kingston and got to cheer him and wait for the result nervously on radio

Exactly the same for me - with the addition of Nicola Adams' Gold in the boxing. Making history as the first ever womens boxing gold medallist and doing it with a masterclass performance, totally owning the world #1 and world champ. Magic.

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Post by TopHat24/7 Wed Aug 15, 2012 2:50 pm

Oh, and the opening ceremony! That really was the best ever, blew Beijing out the water!!

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Post by TopHat24/7 Wed Aug 15, 2012 3:03 pm

Pete C (Kiwireddevil) wrote:A few highlights for me
- actually living in a host city, and just getting to go to an event (the opening night of beach volleyball) was pretty special
- watching Bond & Murray confirm their overwhelming favouritism in the mens' rowing pair by taking 10seconds off the Olympic record in their heat, then smashing the WR in the final
- 6 golds for NZ, their 2nd best result ever after the 8 golds in LA 1984. Like in 84 the bulk of the medals were for sitting down - rowing/kayaking/sailing/equestrian/cycling, but c'est la vie. And 3rd place on the per-capita medals table is nice.
- I was in France for 5 days through the middle. Their coverage certainly makes you appreciate the BBC more.


A friend of mine works as a freelance sports journalist/photographer/copy editor. Her 10 highlights make some good reading http://sportchix.co.uk/2012/08/15/my-top-10-very-personal-olympic-moments/

Was going really well until the soppy-Love sacks last (top) three...

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Post by TM Moot Thu Aug 16, 2012 8:10 am

Pete C (Kiwireddevil) wrote:A friend of mine works as a freelance sports journalist/photographer/copy editor. Her 10 highlights make some good reading http://sportchix.co.uk/2012/08/15/my-top-10-very-personal-olympic-moments/

I was there for number 8 (the Saudi women athlete 'competing' in the 800m), it was a great moment.

I think it showed the best of British. The support/applause she got was uplifting and spine tingling.

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Post by TopHat24/7 Thu Aug 16, 2012 9:32 am

TM Moot wrote:
Pete C (Kiwireddevil) wrote:A friend of mine works as a freelance sports journalist/photographer/copy editor. Her 10 highlights make some good reading http://sportchix.co.uk/2012/08/15/my-top-10-very-personal-olympic-moments/

I was there for number 8 (the Saudi women athlete 'competing' in the 800m), it was a great moment.

I think it showed the best of British. The support/applause she got was uplifting and spine tingling.

Very very good point TM. That kind of cheering and love/support of the plucky underdog/against all odds fighter is classic Brit and something no other nation can match.

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